Conferences
UPF conferences convene professionals and stakeholders from a wide range of sectors—government, religion, academia, civil society, the media, the arts, etc.—encouraging interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral dialogue aimed at the search for solutions to the world's critical problems. UPF conferences underscore the importance of spiritual values, ethical principles, teamwork, responsible leadership and good governance.
- Written by: Sunhak Peace Prize Committee
WASHINGTON D.C., USA – Indian fisheries scientist Dr. M. Vijay Gupta and President Anote Tong of the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati have been selected to receive the inaugural Sunhak Peace Prize.
- Written by: Clément Tsana, secretary general, UPF-Congo
Brazzaville, Congo—The secretary general of UPF-Congo chapter had a meeting with the UPF-Congo chair, who is the elder brother and special adviser to the nation’s president.
- Written by: Tomiko Duggan, UPF director of public affairs
Las Vegas, United States—More than ten Malaysian members of parliament and guests gathered in Las Vegas for an international leadership conference in May.
- Written by: Chaniel Tome, UPF-Solomon Islands
Honiara, Solomon Islands—UPF in the Solomon Islands has been focusing its activities on inviting VIPs to attend the 2015 UPF World Summit.
- Written by: Mrs. Eugenia Kagawa, Executive Office, UPF International
Seoul, Korea — Approximately 150 leaders from around the world gathered in Seoul, Korea, from February 28 to March 4, 2015, to discuss multidimensional solutions to present-day crises and global conflicts.
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea - An International Leadership Conference on the theme "Beyond the Challenges of Our Time: Transforming the Society, Nation and World" brought participants from 50 nations to Korea Feb. 28 - Mar. 4, 2015.
- Written by: Aila Anneli Willitts, secretary general, UPF-Vanuatu
Port Vila, Vanuatu—A member of Vanuatu’s Parliament visiting South Korea saw evidence of its miraculous development and committed himself to bringing the methods to his country.
- Written by: Rev. Julius Malicdem
Manila, Philippines - Four hundred participants from 28 nations took part in the first ever Asian Summit organized by UPF.
- Written by: Rev. Mwalagho Kililo, Regional Secretary General, UPF-Africa
In the Preamble to the UNESCO constitution, it says that since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed. That is why we must focus on developing the mind.
- Written by: Dr. Michael Balcomb, Director of Communications, UPF-International
Let every Ambassador for Peace and secretary general stand up and make this year a great success in the advancement of peace.
- Written by: Taj Hamad, Secretary General, UPF International
We are determined to fulfill the expectations of Ambassadors for Peace and the hope of people who see in the Universal Peace Federation a great tool to bring peace to pass. We have been living in a world divided, and it is time for good people like you to come together to create one world of peace.
- Written by: UPF-International
ILC Korea 2010-02, Session III: Quotes for Reflection